YOGA AND INTUITIVE ART RETREAT

We are delighted to announce this collaborative retreat where we combine the balancing
powers of both yoga and art practices.
Over the course of seven days, we will focus on the potential of each individual chakra.
Set in the charming town of Nerja in the south of Spain, this retreat offers you the opportunity
to find balance, connection and transformation.
Our facilitators will guide you on an inmersive journey through each chakra, studying its
particular energetic and emotional qualities.
You will then be invited to dive into a free fall of colour and texture, letting go of any
judgements and outcomes. Guests will be encouraged to paint freely exploring their creative
self through the language of painting.
Our yoga sessions will help you gain understanding of the inherent qualities of each of your
chakras and intuitive painting offers a creative outlet to express the deep experiences and
connections gained from yoga and meditation.
Our Yoga and Intuitive Art Retreat is design to offer a break from daily demands and obligations,
it is a rare opportunity to stop and make time for yourself; let go of stress- related tensions, reset
bad posture, sleeping or eating habits. Giving ourselves a chance to cultivate healthier habits
means an alcohol-free environment and we encourage minimum screen-related activity.
Whilst there will be ample opportunity to get to know one another, there will also be allocated
collective “mindfulness” periods eg. at the dining table a bell chime will sound an invitation for
silence whilst we enjoy our delicious and nutritious meals.
This retreat is ideal for singles, couples, friends or groups.

Melissa is a English- Spanish fine artist and illustrator living in London. She graduated from
the university of Bellas Artes of Seville with an MA in fine arts and has exhibited extensively
in the Uk and southern of Spain, as well as illustrated several books for British and American
publishers.
Melissa is currently dividing her time between creating new works for a Solo exhibition later
this year and freelancing as a prop and scenic painter for the Film and TV industry.
Her converting interests in art therapy, self development and wellbeing make her the ideal
facilitator to guide you through the journey of letting go of any judgement and blocks,
embracing the freedom of play and exploring the symbolism hiding in the language of colour
and form.

Find more on Melissa @melissalaunay and www.melissalaunay.com

YOGA AND MEDITATION
With Karlien De Vos

The classes will combine Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Flow, Yin Yoga, Breath work and mindfulness
meditation. We will start the day with an hour of soft morning yoga and gently wake our bodies
following a restful night’s sleep.
Yoga will help you turn your awareness inwards; exploring physical, respiratory, mental and
emotional sensations.
We believe that this physical practice of Yoga offers more than just a way to keep the body
strong, flexible and healthy, it can also create conditions to become more present, conscious and
calm.
The classes will cater to students of any level or experience and will be adapted to individual
circumstances. So whether you are a beginner or more advanced, you will feel comfortable and
able to integrate the benefits of Yoga at your own pace.
Whilst Karlien has trained in many forms and styles of Yoga, she favours the soft but yet still
dynamic blend of Hatha and Vinyasa which is underpinned by the belief that the breath is always
leading the movement.
The daily Yoga class will always include Asanas ( physical exercises), Pranayamas ( breathing
practices) and different forms of meditation and Yoga Nidra ( relaxation or the yoga of sleep).
The aim is for you to feel relaxed and full of energy after each session.

INTUITIVE PAINTING
With Melissa Launay

This is a light hearted, practical and playful workshop centred around reconnecting with your
creative self.
In this course you will explore and learn how to use colour, textures and your intuition in a
playful and non-judgemental approach.

Intuitive painting is about the journey; what you discover by letting go and becoming free,
with no attachment or judgement on any pictorial outcome or result.
The art course is about being guided by the process, rather than trying to maintain
control.This path of discovery will be a liberating and explorative experience.
At the beginning of each day we will set an intention, related to the daily theme set in the
morning Yoga and meditation class. Once in a free flow state we will be able to engage with
our tools and materials to discover the unseen transformational spaces within us.
Colour, texture, layers, collage and spontaneous mark making will transpose the complexity
of our spirit onto paper, leading to new connections and conversations.
This workshop does not require any prior experience with painting or any artistic practice. It
is suitable for anyone who wants to explore and play with new forms of self expression and
creative thinking.

Plant based meals
By Kathrin Söderberg

A certified Raw Living Food & Vegan Chef & Holistic Health Coach, Kathrin has recently
published her first cookbook. She lives in the South of Spain working full-time facilitating
retreats. Additionally she runs her own entrepreneurial project Essentially Raw
(www.essentiallyraw.se) where she offers advice and coaching on plant-based foods and
holistic living. Earlier in her career she also founded the Open World Cafe in Stockholm,
developing its concept and over-seeing the daily management of the creative cuisine for
several years.
Kathrin runs regular workshops in Raw Food and holds a Raw Food Chef Diploma from the
Creative Health Institute in Michigan/USA. Further qualifications include an Aromatherapy
and Massage Diploma from Axelsons Gymnastiska Institut in Stockholm. She also has
trained in Natural Skincare, going on to develop her own line of products alongside holding
creative product making workshops.
Kathrin is multi-lingual and has travelled extensively for work at yoga retreats and festivals in
Sweden, England, Switzerland, Spain and Costa Rica. In Stockholm her part-time role as a
private chef has enabled her to develop her passion for sharing knowledge on holistic and
well-being with others.

DAILY SCHEDULE
MORNING PROGRAMMING
8.00 – 10.00 – Morning yoga and meditation

10.00-11.30 – Free time

‍11.30- Brunch
‍ Free time

‍AFTERNOON PROGRAMMING
‍15.00 – 17.00 Intuitive art workshop
17.00-18.00 Free time
‍18.00 – 19.15 Afternoon Yoga
20.00 – Dinner

ACCOMMODATIONS

Located at the foot of the Almijara and Alhama Mountains and overlooking the Mediterranean
Sea, our retreat venue provides the perfect tranquil setting whilst being centrally located, making
it ideal for self-guided walks and exploration. A complex of three holiday homes in Nerja, we are
a short walk from Burriana beach and the historic centre of Nerja. For the more adventurous, the
surrounding vicinity offers plenty of hikes nearby.

THE ROOMS
‍We have a variety of options available; double, twin and triple rooms with shared bathrooms and
single or shared bedrooms can be catered for. If you are travelling solo, we will be happy to
match you up with a fellow guest!
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YOGA / INTUITIVE ART PACKING LIST

• Own mat if you prefer (we offer yoga mats if you need one)
• Small notebook
• Clothes you can move freely in
• Some warm clothes for morning yoga outdoors.
• Water bottle
• Swimwear
• Sun protection, (high factor) caps and sunglasses

RATES/WHAT’S INCLUDED

7 DAYS RATE:
Private room 1.290€

Shared room (Price per person based on 2 people sharing): 1.090€

EARLY BIRD PRICE. BOOK BEFORE THE 15TH JANUARY

Private room: 1.180€

Shared room (price per person based on 2 people sharing): 990€

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Included in the price:

• Accommodation for each guest
• Daily yoga classes
• Daily intuitive art workshop
• Art workshop materials
• Plant-based meals
• Tea/coffee and fruits available during the day
• Free fast speed Wifi

Not included in the price: airline tickets, airport Transfers (these can be arranged by
organisers), guided excursions, massages available upon request at the venue.